EOS 5 Built-in flash cannot be pop-up

I got an EOS 5 camera. Recently, the buil-in flash has not been automatically or manually pop-up. Do you know how to fix it?

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Regards,

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Ken

Ken:

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I have a Canon A2 (almost same as A5) and have the same problem. It

needs to be repaired by Canon. I haven't done so yet because I don't

use the built-in flash, just off-camera TTL flash. Call Canon at 1-

800-OKCANON to ask for the location of your nearest service center.

Their minimum repair charge seems to be about $80. I wouldn't trust my

camera to a non-Canon service center. If your camera's new and still

under warranty then discuss it with your dealer 'cause you should not

be charged for a warranty repair.

I had the same problem, but first try this...there are two pressure

activated micro switches on the the hot shoe which tell the camera

that an external flash is attached. If one of these switches is

stuck, it will not allow the flash to pop up. See if this is the

problem, and if so, take a toothbrush or something similar and see if

it frees up the switch. Didn't work for me, but I've heard that it

worked for some people, just thought I'd pass the tip along.

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Cowan Stark

You know, I did not know that the pop-up flash on the A2 was supposed

to pop up like that. I read this message and was fooling around with

my camera and it popped up by itself. I always thought you had to push

the flash button for it to pop up. This is a good forum!

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Marcus J.